Karen’s Random Thoughts

Voting is open until 3pm on November 24. Every CREB member has the opportunity to vote. In addition to having the support of CREB’s Board Development and Leadership Committee, here’s what you need to know about me! Karen chose to make a change to a career in real estate 11 years ago when her family fell […]

For years, scientific researchers have studied and revealed that a cluttered home can cause a cluttered mind. It should come as no surprise that clutter can play a significant role in how we feel about our homes, our workplaces and ourselves. Clutter is not simply our possessions, but also how organized those possessions are. It […]

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the first time, or are a seasoned veteran, these tips will help to make your holiday a success! Tip #1: Invite Early The key to a stress-free Thanksgiving dinner (or anything really) is to plan ahead. Once you commit yourself to hosting, the first thing you need to do […]

Working as a Real Estate Agent is not your typical profession, where you start your day at 9 and end by 5. The hours fluctuate and some days can be very long. As a Real Estate Agent, I have to be available for my clients on their schedule, which means showing houses during the evenings […]

Whether you are shopping for a home or looking to sell your current home, you will need to consider all of your options. You can work with a real estate agent, or you can attempt to navigate the process on your own. Some people believe that a real estate agent is simply an overpaid person who […]

Hiring a real estate agent isn’t just a one-time thing. At least, it doesn’t have to be. I have had the pleasure of helping many of my clients move from one home to another several times. I thoroughly enjoy being part of these important and exciting life changes.I pride myself in being a trusted source […]

Making a move is a huge undertaking. Before you declutter or choose your dream neighbourhood, there is one important point you need to consider first – choosing the right real estate agent. It’s no secret that there are a lot of us. So, how in the world do you decide? Here are four characteristics of […]

Last year was an exciting and record-setting time in the Calgary real estate market. Demand was high, prices increased and many sellers found themselves sorting through multiple offers on their home. Calgary’s growth was big news across the country and many outside developers staked their claim in our city’s active market. According to the Calgary […]

My husband is always telling me to stop bouncing around so it’s probably appropriate for me to sponsor a Tumbling and Trampoline Club! The Airborne T and T club operates on the Edison School property just north of Okotoks. They offer everything from birthday parties to a competitive program that trains athletes at a National […]

A few years the Calgary Real Estate Board eliminated the “Million Dollar Club” Award. This was an award that many agents (myself included) strived towards achieving. Being a member of this club meant you were in the top 2-3% of the market based on sales. Yes, as a real estate agent, I’m in sales and […]

I have a confession to make, I creep people on Facebook. Until yesterday I didn’t even know you could creep people. My kids pointed out my behaviour as I was viewing non-friends’ profiles on Facebook. These are people I am not friends with, hence I was creeping them. Let’s back up a bit. I know […]